January 2014

Let’s kick off this next two weeks of Valentine’s posts with something unique shall we? Red velvet fondant. Wow. Next week I’ll…

Snowy wintery weather has never prevented me from craving ice cream. In the last months. We’ve been hit with several storms here…

PEOPLE!!! Powdered flavors are my new obsession. I am in love love with how easy they can amp up French Macarons without…

Recently, it was the birthday of one of our favorite weekend guests. Train obsessed like other little boys, he’s spent endless hours…

Most people’s new year resolutions revolve on losing weight or going to the gym. This year I vowed to experiment more with…

This French macaron flavor reminds me of a tropical hot drink. A hybrid. Banana and rum evoke tropical breezes but the espresso…

Let me say first off. I have never read 50 Shades of Grey or do I intend to in the near future.…

My husband, like most, views shopping as an evil necessity. I never expect him to accompany me and when in Germany I…

When visiting Germany, one of the items I always stock up on to bring back to the States are these little packets…

One of the best things about the Christmas markets in Europe  is stumbling upon stands that sell spices and dried fruits.  I…

Caramelized onions are like candy to me. My mother feels the same way and stirs them into her omelets and decorates sandwiches…

Someone has to keep me out of the Dollar Tree. Really.   My mom loves the place so I take her there…

Holidays are over. Here’s the obligatory healthy post. These are damn good though.   I was in Trader Joe’s last month with…

So I’m ending and starting years with glitter. Some things will never change no matter if it’s 1980, 2014 or 2050. Regardless,…